Methodist Federation for Social Action Names Bridget Cabrera as New Executive Director

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA), a 110-year-old justice-seeking network consisting of members in 25 annual conferences, announced today the hiring of their new Executive Director, Bridget Cabrera. Cabrera currently serves as the Director of the Non-Profit Hub for McCurdy Ministries Community Center in Espanola, New Mexico, where she works with volunteers from around the country and builds relationships and partnerships with nonprofit organizations in the area.

Known in the United Methodist progressive movement for her integrity, prophetic witness, and collaborative spirit, Cabrera has had extensive work experience in the United Methodist Church serving as an Executive Staff member of United Methodist Women, Deputy Director of Reconciling Ministries Network, and a leader in the Love Your Neighbor Coalition. Cabrera earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Alabama and MDiv from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. "In this time of uncertainty in the United Methodist Church, Bridget brings faith, clear convictions and tremendous skills to lead MFSA. She is a strong leader in the work of justice and calls the church to a future not yet realized,” stated Rev. Amy Stapleton, chair of the MFSA Personnel Committee.

“I am honored to join the MFSA family in this capacity and want to particularly thank the MFSA Board of Directors for their thoughtful search process and Deaconess Darlene DiDomineck for her leadership,” said Cabrera. “This is a challenging time in our church and in our nation. Our work of seeking justice in our churches, communities, our denomination, country, and world will not be easy. I believe that challenges always come with opportunities to do what is right, equitable, and just in ways that show our love, values, passion, and commitment. I am eager to join you in the faithful, justice-seeking, transformative work MFSA has always been a part of and can't wait to get started in our work together!“

At the end of June, Cabrera will join MFSA’s current leader, Deaconess Darlene DiDomineck, in transitioning the national office from Washington, D.C. to its new chosen home in the justice-seeking Central United Methodist Church in Detroit, Michigan. DiDomineck has worked for the last two years as an Intentional Interim Executive Director for the organization and will be transitioning this summer to become the first Executive Director of the newly created community non-profit, The Center - Philadelphia.

DiDomineck departs with high praise from MFSA’s Board and membership. “Under Darlene’s leadership, MFSA has been able to build capacity and continue moving forward as a faith-centered, justice-seeking organization,” said MFSA Board Co-President, Rev. Dr. Michelle Lewis. “We are so grateful to Darlene for her desire to see the church live into the fullness of all it claims to be!”

When asked to comment on this moment of transition, DiDomineck stated, “It has been an honor to serve MFSA in this capacity these last two years. We are making the church, our local communities and our nation more loving, more just and more faithful. I am thrilled to welcome my longtime friend, colleague and fellow justice-seeker, Bridget Cabrera, as our new Executive Director. I know she will lead us faithfully as we work to make justice a reality in our denomination and in our world.”